This attitude is needed in civic life, and disturbing trends of rising polarization and disrespect between political adversaries illustrate why.

He was thwarted in many of those efforts by regulators, advisors who found ways to change his mind, courts and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the San Francisco Democrat who proved his most formidable adversary.

The department spokesperson told reporters they have been unable to determine who is responsible for flying the drones but reiterated that they have no indication that a foreign adversary is involved.

In just the past few weeks, many of the president-elect's former critics and adversaries have made overtures and outreach.

He was part of a group of insurgents charged with protecting Russian soldiers who a mere eight days ago were his adversaries.